We saw my daughter’s dentist last week and the oral surgeon today. The decision has been made to remove all four wisdom teeth now. Since all four teeth are impacted, meaning that they have not broken the surface yet, she will need anesthesia so that she sleeps through the procedure which will include extraction and suturing.

My daughter is 16, which is on the young age to have hers removed. However, she is having pain and inflammation with one of them. Her bottom teeth, which were straightened with braces, are already beginning to move. Finally, the X-rays showed the bottom teeth coming in at a direct angle towards her other molars. For these reasons, we have decided it is time and best to take all four at once to avoid multiple procedures.

Just because the wisdom teeth may be coming in, does not necessarily mean that they need to be removed or removed now. Look for the signs above and if there is any question, you should speak to your teen’s dentist.